Blimp's eye view

While fans were pointing to the skies at the MetLife blimp Tuesday, they might not have realized they were pointing right at Cubs team photographer Stephen Green.

Steve spent six hours in the skies on Wednesday, capturing aerial shots of the "Friendly Confines" and Chicago lights.

It was just he and the pilot riding in a car that Steve described as "about the size of a Volkswagen -- and attached to a big balloon." Steve had to open the windows to take photos below, a cold proposition considering the sub-60-degree temperatures and that there was no heating unit in the first place.

You'll be able to read all about his trip and see more exclusive views of Wrigley Field in an upcoming issue of Vine Line. Give the gift of Cubs baseball this off-season by subscribing today.

Left photo by Chris Bernacchi.